William A. Richter was the first child of Henry J.C. Richter and Fredericka Passow. He had three siblings, Laura, Effie and Minnie Richter. In 1900 he was clerking at Morgridge's General Store. On June 14, 1905 William received a gunshot wound from which he did not recover. He died at his home on July 21, 1905 at age 27.
Account from the Devil's Lake Inter-Ocean news, July 28, 1905, page 8. "Death's Sad Work" Wm. Richter was buried Saturday, the funeral services being conducted at the home. Rev. James of this city officiating. The esteem and respect in which the deceased was held in the community in which he lived was shown by the immense throng which followed the remains to their last resting place, one hundred and sixty carriages forming the funeral train. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn the sad death of a devoted husband and loving father.
Account from the Devil's Lake Inter-Ocean news, July 28, 1905, page 8. "Death's Sad Work" Wm. Richter was buried Saturday, the funeral services being conducted at the home. Rev. James of this city officiating. The esteem and respect in which the deceased was held in the community in which he lived was shown by the immense throng which followed the remains to their last resting place, one hundred and sixty carriages forming the funeral train. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn the sad death of a devoted husband and loving father.
William A. Richter was the first child of Henry J.C. Richter and Fredericka Passow. He had three siblings, Laura, Effie and Minnie Richter. In 1900 he was clerking at Morgridge's General Store. On June 14, 1905 William received a gunshot wound from which he did not recover. He died at his home on July 21, 1905 at age 27.
Account from the Devil's Lake Inter-Ocean news, July 28, 1905, page 8. "Death's Sad Work" Wm. Richter was buried Saturday, the funeral services being conducted at the home. Rev. James of this city officiating. The esteem and respect in which the deceased was held in the community in which he lived was shown by the immense throng which followed the remains to their last resting place, one hundred and sixty carriages forming the funeral train. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn the sad death of a devoted husband and loving father.
Account from the Devil's Lake Inter-Ocean news, July 28, 1905, page 8. "Death's Sad Work" Wm. Richter was buried Saturday, the funeral services being conducted at the home. Rev. James of this city officiating. The esteem and respect in which the deceased was held in the community in which he lived was shown by the immense throng which followed the remains to their last resting place, one hundred and sixty carriages forming the funeral train. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn the sad death of a devoted husband and loving father.
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